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There are few weeks left for the start of Holy Week 2025. Know what days there will be rest in Guatemala.
During Holy Week, several processions travel through the historic center of Guatemala and other parts of the country. (Free Press Photo: Esbin Garcia).
In Holy Week 2025Guatemalans can enjoy certain days of rest stipulated in the Labor Code.
From a Catholic perspective, Holy Week commemorates the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. Also, this celebration has an important cultural connotation in Guatemala, since it was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for Unesco.
According to the International Entity, Holy Week in Guatemala is characterized by particular elements, among which processions, vigils, funeral marches, Seasonal gastronomy and the elaboration of altars and floral upholstery.
For this reason, the law establishes that certain days of Holy Week are granted as a rest with salary enjoyment, so that Guatemalans can commemorate this religious holiday or perform other activities.
What days will there be a business in Guatemala during Holy Week 2025?
The Guatemalans will rest from April 17 to 19, 2025. These dates correspond to Thursday, Friday and Saturday respectivelyin accordance with the provisions of the Labor Code.
It is important to clarify that The law does not stipulate Holy Wednesday as a mandatory holiday From noon. However, some companies and institutions decide to grant additional rest days.
In Guatemala, Holy Week has a strong religious burden, But it is also a significant commemoration from the cultural point of viewsince it cohesive the country through various activities around this celebration.